More than 80 years ago, a gentleman named Lester M. Sears believed it might be a good idea to modify a farm tractor for industrial application. He came up with the "Model L," and even if it can seem rather obsolete at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The machine transformed and revolutionized the materials handling industry.
Lester's initial truck provided innovations which have become basic nowadays in the forklift business. Several of these important features comprise: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, high speed forward and equal reverse gears, and hydraulic lifting and tilting.
During 1965 the corporation was acquired by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and after that started CAT Lift Trucks. With the same dedication to practical solutions, commitment to new ideas and extraordinary reliability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was really efficient and durable that the model worked hard for over 30 years before finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during the year 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together marketing and financial strengths and technological strengths in the production of material handling equipment. The corporation has had their head office in Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
Presently, CAT Forklifts are amongst the best-built in the business. These machinery are available in LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The corporation manufactures a complete line of warehouse machinery as well. The local CAT dealers are among the very best within the business and provide more than 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a specially designed rough terrain vehicle that could operate in up to 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This particular unit is capable of functioning on soft soil locations like unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.